Success Stories
Second Step® stories
Students strengthen the essential human skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Educators gain easy-to-use, research‑based tools that empower them to create safe, connected learning environments.
Leaders see seamless implementation and powerful data insights to overcome real challenges.
Schools experience meaningful improvements in climate, attendance, behavior, and academic performance.
See how leaders, teachers, and kids are experiencing the difference every day
Boosting academics and attendance
Atlanta, GA
After districtwide implementation in Atlanta Public Schools, schools that completed 75% or more of Second Step lessons saw:
- 32% fewer chronically absent students
- 61% more students meeting academic proficiency standards
- Nearly 20% fewer behavioral referrals
Seeing students in our district show improvements in these areas is really powerful. . . . When you focus on implementing Second Step with fidelity, you get really great results.
Building stronger school community
Kent, WA
With Second Step programs implemented schoolwide, Kent Laboratory Academy has built a culture of belonging, one where students feel supported and educators see transformational results.
Our students are far more gracious with each other. . . . They recognize their own agency in their behavior and within their relationships with each other.
The biggest transformation we’ve seen is the community that has been established through the cohesiveness of the curriculum.
Higher engagement, easier implementation, healthier students
Hillsborough County, FL
At Hillsborough Country Public Schools in Florida, leaders leverage the program flexibility and easy implementation of Second Step programs to meet the diverse needs of students across their district. Discover how this approach is boosting engagement and supporting student mental health.
Time is precious with our students. We need to have a program that’s ready to go, which is created for you. Second Step understands the teacher’s perspective.
Transformative outcomes districtwide
See how districts are witnessing the profound impact of investing in Second Step programs across their communities.
Ready to share your successes?
Reach out to our team at support@secondstep.org to share how Second Step programs are impacting your classrooms.
